A lightweight contest is set to take place on the undercard of UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. MarQuel Mederos from Dallas, Texas, will face off against Mark Choinski, known as `The Shark,` representing Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This preliminary bout is scheduled to happen before the main event featuring Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O`Malley.
Mederos comes into the fight with a professional mixed martial arts record of 10 wins and 1 loss, including 6 victories by knockout. His most recent outing saw him secure a split decision win against Austin Hubbard, demonstrating his ability to compete in challenging matchups. Mark Choinski, on the other hand, boasts an undefeated record of 7 wins with no losses. His victories have predominantly come via submission.
UFC 316 Fight Time: Mederos vs Choinski
The UFC 316 event is scheduled for June 7, 2025, originating from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Live coverage is set to commence at 6:00 PM EST. The MarQuel Mederos vs Mark Choinski bout is part of the undercard. Keep in mind that the actual start time for this specific fight can vary depending on how long earlier fights on the card last.
Here are the approximate main card start times across various regions:
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Mederos vs Choinski Walkouts (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
How to Watch Mederos vs Choinski
The MarQuel Mederos vs Mark Choinski fight will be available to watch live on ESPN+.
Betting Odds
Current betting odds list MarQuel Mederos as the favorite for this bout. His odds are set at 1.6 decimal or -175 on the moneyline. Mark Choinski enters the fight as the underdog, with odds of 2.5 decimal or +154 moneyline, offering a higher potential return for bettors.
| Method of Victory | MarQuel Mederos Odds | Mark Choinski Odds |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or Disqualification | 5.1 (+410) | 13.0 (+1200) |
| By Decision or Technical Decision | 2.5 (+155) | 4.9 (+390) |
Odds suggest a knockout victory for either fighter is less probable than a win via decision, particularly for Choinski.
Fighter Details
MarQuel Mederos
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 10 Wins / 1 Loss / 0 Draws
Mark Choinski
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 7
- Record: 7 Wins / 0 Losses / 0 Draws
UFC 316 Full Fight Card
The complete lineup for UFC 316 includes:
- Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O`Malley
- Julianna Pena vs Kayla Harrison
- Kelvin Gastelum vs Joe Pyfer
- Mario Bautista vs Patrick Mix
- Vicente Luque vs Kevin Holland
- Bruno Silva vs Joshua Van
- Azamat Murzakanov vs Brendson Ribeiro
- Serghei Spivac vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Ariane Lipski da Silva vs Cong Wang
- Joo Sang Yoo vs Jeka Saragih
- Quillan Salkilld vs Yanal Ashmouz
- MarQuel Mederos vs Mark Choinski
